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We remember Leslie Edward Daw
We remember Leslie Edward Daw
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Daw
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1885
1889
1891
sibling
Ernest Stanley Daw
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1891
1915
enlistment
Ballarat Victoria
Australia
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9th July 1915
employment
Maltster
Ballarat, Victoria
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
4773
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4773
8th Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Leslie died aged 30 years.
Strazeele
France
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1st August 1918
burial
Bailleul
Leslie was originally buried behind a small outhouse on the West side of the road from Vieux Begum to Strazeele, opposite the road junction, 3 3/4 miles East of Hazelbrouch.
France
Plot II, Row B, Grave number 1
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie Edward |
| Initials | LE |
| Last Name | Daw |
| Source | 8214652 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4773 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 4773 | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Daw | mother | ||
| William Daw | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Daw | brother | 1885 | |
| Ernest Stanley Daw | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Private Leslie Edward Daw 477319 prior to 1disembarking19 for overseas service with the 8th Battalion AIF1
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Catherine132438 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Leslie Edward Daw 4773 | Catherine132438 | |
| Leslie Edward Daw | Catherine132438 |
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